Half-Aprons {Free Vintage Patterns}
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Half-Aprons {Free Vintage Patterns}
I love vintage patterns of all kinds (sewing,
crochet, embroidery, etc.), and I love sharing
them with my readers too!
I’ve put together a booklet of vintage apron
patterns from my personal collection and offer
them to you in this free pdf.
This is the first in a series of 3 booklets that I’ve
compiled and it features half-aprons of all kinds
(you’ll even find a nifty sunbonnet version on
the last page). It contains over 30 pages so it’s
packed with all kinds of goodies!
You’ll find the other two booklets on this page: Tipnut’s Apron Pattern Collection
(click link to visit). You’ll find one for full-aprons and the other is a mixture of
Children’s, Men’s and a few crochet patterns. I’ve also added directions for
working with the grid patterns in case you need help.
Many of the templates below can be clicked so you can grab the larger file on my
site. I’ve double checked everything but if you come across a problem, please send
me a note and I’ll try to fix it up asap.
Now on to the patterns…have fun!
Tipnut
PS: You’re welcome to pass this booklet around and share it
with your friends, I just ask that you keep
all content in this booklet intact and do not add or remove any information or edit credit to Tipnut.com in
any way. Thanks
Version: Half-Aprons 1.0 (July, 2012)
*I may make additions or corrections to this file over time, you’ll know you have the most up-to-date copy by
comparing the version numbers. All updates will be added to this page.
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Glamour Apron
White cotton-tasselled braid takes a bow on the apron
(right) designed for glamour not drudgery. Of glazed
chintz in giddy red, white, and blue stripes it’s a gay
note for any party. (What, no pocket? Yes, there’s one
tucked away on the underside of the belt.)
Materials:
STAR TWIST Mercerized Sewing Thread to match
1 yd. glazed chintz or other sprightly material
2 1/2 yds. white ball or tasselled fringe
Directions:
Cut parts of apron (diagrams below). Turn up
and baste 1/4″ around right side of apron skirt.
Gather top so that it measures 16″.
Belt: hem pocket and stitch to belt facing.
Seam facing to top of belt front, and turn right
side out. Baste and stitch to gathered edge of
apron. Hem one end and sides of ties. Gather
other end and insert between facing and belt
front.
Stitch tasselled braid around entire apron.
Apron 2. The bow, center front, of this apron actually ties. The bands topping the ruffle are
stitched toward the center where 15″ in extra length on each band is tied into a bow. The apron’s
dimensions are: ruffle–6″ deep; rest of apron–11″; bands which overlap ruffle and apron–2″
wide; belt (finished)–17″ x 2″; ties–34″ long. Skirt has full width of material gathered at top to
17″.
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Ripply Apron
Materials:
3/4 yard 36″ printed cotton
3 1/2 yards of bias cotton skirt facing in contrasting color
Directions:
Following Diagram 16 (see below), cut apron. Also cut 2 ties
each 4″ x 36″. Make two 1/2″ pleats on each side of top edge of
apron, bringing notches to circles, as on diagram. Pencil lightly
around apron 5″ up from bottom edge. Fold bias facing in half
lengthwise and stitch open edges to skirt, following pencil line. Bind side and bottom edges with
the bias facing so that it extends as far as possible beyond apron. Pleat at corners to form miters.
Right sides together, stitch center seam of shaped waistband
facing and press open.
Right sides together, sew waistband facing to waistband along
curved edge. Turn and press.
With right side of facing and wrong side of apron together,
stitch so that waistband extends about 1/2″ on each side of
apron. Turn and press.
Turn under lower edge of waistband and baste. Turn in side
edges of waistband even with skirt. Make narrow hems along
sides and 1 end of each tie. Pleat other end of each tie to fit
between side edges of waistband and facing. Baste in place.
Top-stitch around entire waistband.
Bind long side of pocket piece as apron edges were bound. Turn in side edges and sew pocket to
right-hand side of apron as on diagram. This will make the pocket flare out.
Source: Woman’s Day, April 1951
Note: The dark edge at the top of the waistband is discoloration on the picture (top photo of
finished apron).
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Rosy Rick-Rack Trimmed
Cretonne, splashed with giant pink flowers, edged in rosy rickrack made this colorful apron.
Big, all-over cretonne patterns in a riot of colors bordered with
braid, tape, or rick-rack can be whipped up–lightening fast–into
eye-catching and practical little aprons.
The “belt” on this model is cut like the one topping the tasselled
apron (the glamour apron found at the top of this pdf booklet)–in
two parts with pocket on the back.
The skirt has a length of 18″, finished, and is 26″ wide, gathered to
16″ at top.
The ties are 28″ long x 2″ wide, finished on each side with a narrow hem and with a wide one at
each end.
Faille Accented With Extra-Wide Black Rick-Rack
Dusty pink faille accented with extra-wide black rick-rack is glamorous to slip on over dress-up
clothes.
Powder blue faille with brown rick-rack and black faille with
pink rick-rack are striking too.
The model sketched has straight full skirt–18″ long, finished
with a 3″ hem, and a 36″ width of material gathered to 20″ at
the waist.
The belt of 2 thicknesses is 1 1/4″ wide, finished, and has ties
22″ long and 3″ wide finished with a narrow hem.
Pocket 5 1/2″ wide by 4 1/2″ deep.
Two Colorful Handkerchiefs Apron
Two colorful handkerchiefs, with one corner of each knotted,
form pouchy pockets on a dotted Swiss apron. Beauties can be
made this way by selecting eye-catching color schemes.
The apron sketched is pale lemon yellow, the handkerchiefs
have borders of dubonnet, corn and lemon yellow centered with
blue and yellow flowers.
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Dazzling handkies will serve as inspirations for a bevy of aprons. Tie the knots, pin the
handkerchiefs in place, and whip to apron, either easing in or pleating in the handkerchiefs’
fullness. (Apron same size as faille one above).
Three Handkerchiefs - One Apron
Three handkerchiefs make one apron–one forms the center, one
cut diagonally through the center forms the two triangular sides,
and the third cut horizontally through the center forms the 2part pleated ruffle at the bottom.
To make such an apron, stitch on the two pleated sections at the
bottom first, then stitch on the two triangular side pieces. Do
this stitching on the wrong side making very narrow seams.
Last, stitch on a belt of a harmonizing grosgrain ribbon 1″ wide and 1 1/3 yds. long. (Gather in
top of handkerchief slightly.)
Black Sateen Apron
Black sateen, double at the bottom to form 3 commodious
pockets, acented with chartreuse taffeta bows, turns out a
comfortable-to-wear apron–especially designed for knitters.
The model sketched has a skirt 20″ long with 36″ material
gathered to 22″ at the waist.
The pocket strip 9″ wide (1/4″ hem at top) and 36″ long is
stitched to skirt’s bottom then turned up and hemmed and
stitched to apron at each end. (Vertical stitching 12″ from the ends turns the strip into 3 pockets.)
Cerise, emerald green, and other bright bows add interest to a
display of these aprons.
Plaid Gingham or Taffeta Apron
Plaid gingham, or for crisp elegance, plaid taffeta makes a
fetching circular apron, fun to don over a party dress for
midnight kitchen raids, and similar frivolities.
To make this follow directions on the following page (cocktail
aprons).
If you wish, simplify by using only one circle in the center–the one with 1/2″ sliced off.
The plaid works up most effectively if the ruffle is cut on a bias. Polka dots and giddy candy
stripes are also fun. Be sure to select a material with enough body to make a crisp ruffle.
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A circular pocket surrounded by a big ruffle! That’s all there is to the debonaire cocktail apron,
right, of green glazed chintz.
Vintage Cocktail Apron Patterns
Materials:
STAR TWIST Mercerized Sewing Thread to match
1 yd. chintz
scrap of floral chintz (for appliqued flower)
Directions:
Cut 2 circles (diagrams below).
Cut ruffle strip 7″ x 1 3/4 yds. and belt-tie 4
1/2″ wide x 2 2/3 yds. long.
On circle from which 2″ have been cut make
1/2″ hem along cut edge. Cut flower from
fabric and applique to center. Baste 2 circles
together 1/4″ from edge. (Wrong side of
smaller circle against right side of larger.)
Ties. Fold, wrong side out, along center
length. Seam leaving 5″ center length open.
Turn ties right side out. Press. Insert top of
larger circle into the 5″ and stitch.
Ruffle. Make 1/8″ finished hem on all sides.
Allowing 1/2″ heading, gather ruffle to fit
around apron (22″). Stitch to apron’s edge.
Apron 2.
White balloon cloth forms this tiny apron to which
are appliqued 4 cocktail glasses in American
Beauty, Jade Green, Chinese Pink, Canary Yellow.
Around the edge is hand crocheted lace.
Directions for lace found below.
Diagrams for apron are found below. (Make ties 34″ long, 3″ wide, finished.)
Patterns, actual size for glasses are printed in gray underneath the printing (below), and in black
outline below.
Click pattern images to download larger sizes for your files.
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Cocktail Glass #1
Cocktail Glasses #3 and #4
Cocktail Glass #2
Crochet Edging
American Thread Company “STAR” Mercerized Crochet Cotton, Size
30.
1 – 150 Yd. Ball White, will make 1 2/3 yds. Edging.
Steel Crochet Hook No. 13.
Ch 12, d c in 6th st from hook, * ch 2, d c in same space, repeat from * twice, ch 2, skip 3 sts of
ch, s c in next st of ch, ch 7, turn, 4 d c with ch 2 between each d c in third 2 ch loop, (shell) * ch
7, turn, 4 d c with ch 2 between each d c in center loop of shell, repeat from * for desired length.
Without breaking thread, ch 8 , s c in loop, * ch 6, s c in next loop, repeat from * across top,
break thread.
Attach thread in first loop at lower edge of work, s c in same space, ch 10, s c in 5th st from hook
for picot, * ch 5, s c in 5th st from hook for picot, repeat from *, skip the 3 picots just made, 1 d c
in 5th st of ch 10, ch 4, thread over needle twice, insert in 1st s c, work off 2 loops twice, thread
over needle twice, insert in same space and work off 2 loops twice, thread over needle twice,
insert in same space and work off all loops 2 at a time, (a cluster st) s c in next 7 ch loop, * ch 10,
s c in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 5, s c in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 5, s c in 5th st from
hook for picot, skip the 3 picots just made, d c in 5th st of ch 10, ch 4, cluster st in s c of same 7
ch loop, s c in next 7 ch loop, repeat from * across lower edge of work.
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Apron Breakfast Set
This set includes a pattern and directions for an Apron with
matching Tray Cloth, Napkin and Potholder. Published in
1944.
Materials:
Flowered Muslin – 3 yds.
J. & P. Coats Percale Bias Trim, single fold
Eyelet Trim (1″ wide) – 6 1/2 yds.
Scraps of toweling for interlining
2 Snap Fasteners
J. & P. Coats or Clark’s O.N.T. Mercerized Sewing Thread
in matching colors, or Best Six Cord in white.
Directions for Cutting
See info at bottom for directions on patterns.
When cutting, add 1/2″ to pattern for seam allowance.
APRON
2 pieces–18″ x 24″
1 piece–24″ x 36″
2 pieces–pattern for waistband (click link to download, adjust to fit your own waist)
2 pieces–4″ x 36″ for ties
TRAY CLOTH
1 piece–12″ x 16″
NAPKIN
1 piece–13″ x 13″
POTHOLDER
3 pieces–7″ x 7″ (two of muslin, one of toweling)
Directions For Making (1/2” allowed for seams)
APRON
Join 18″ x 24″ pieces to sides of 24″ x 36″ piece at selvage.
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1. Finish short sides with a 1″ machine hem.
2. Gather top edge to correspond to your own waist measurement.
3. Baste waistband pieces together (right sides together), stitch across top and sides, turn to
right side and press.
4. Baste raw edge of apron to one raw edge of band right sides together and press band up.
5. Fold other raw edge of band under to cover stitching line on the wrong side and press.
6. Top stitch on the right side all around edge of band.
7. Sew snap fasteners at back opening of band.
8. Make a narrow machine hem on long sides of tie pieces and a 1″ machine hem at one end
of each tie.
9. Turn under raw edge of other short ends of ties and stitch to band 2″ on each side of
opening, pleating in fullness.
10. Turn bottom edge up 1/2″ to right side and press.
11. Gather a 2 1/2-yd. strip of eyelet trim to measure 67″ and baste to bottom edge.
12. Baste and top stitch bias trim over raw edge of eyelet trim.
TRAY CLOTH AND NAPKIN
1. Turn all edges in 1/2″ to right side.
2. Baste eyelet trim to edge and baste bias trim over it, mitering all corners.
3. Top stitch both edges of bias trim.
POTHOLDER
1. Turn in edges of 7″ pieces 1/2″ and press.
2. Inserting interlining, baste together.
3. Baste eyelet to edge, baste bias trim over it and top stitch.
HOW TO MAKE PATTERNS
The diagrams on squares are guides for making patterns of actual size. Each small square on
diagram represents a 1″ square in actual size. To make a pattern, use brown paper, pencil and
ruler. First note the number of small squares in the length and width of the pattern you wish to
make. This tells you the number of inches to allow for the length and the width of your pattern.
With ruler draw a box of the length and width needed. Mark off 1″ spaces around all sides of the
box. Use ruler to join corresponding marks with straight lines. Use the squares thus made as a
guide and draw lines to correspond with those given in the diagram. Be sure to write on the
pattern all the directions given on the diagram.
HOW TO USE THE PATTERNS
Following the lines drawn in to correspond with the diagram, first cut out the pattern you have
made on paper. (The arrow indicates the straight of the goods.) Then pin the pattern to the fabric.
The pattern should be pinned so that, when cutting, 1/2″ or 1/4″ of fabric may be left around all
edges for seam allowance, except where the pattern is marked On Fold. When a section of the
pattern is marked On Fold, that edge must be placed directly on the fold of the fabric, and the
fold must not be cut.
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This pattern is a three petal apron found in an old WorkBasket
magazine.
I’ve included the pattern chart and you’ll also find the
embroidery pattern below for the pansies.
Click the pattern pieces so you can print a larger size for your
files.
Petal Apron
Directions:
Make pattern from chart, allowing each square to equal one inch.
Center one petal over the other two. Gather all three across top until
measurement is about 15 inches and add to waist band.
Trace a pansy on lower portion of each petal and embroider in natural
colors.
*Note: The directions don’t mention finishing the raw edges of each
petal but I would do so with a narrow hem before attaching to the
waistband, you could also add an extra bit for seam allowance before
cutting.
Here is the embroidery pattern for the pansies:
Source: The WorkBasket, October 1959
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White dotted Swiss edged with hand crocheted lace
makes the dainty tea apron, (shown below). The
pockets are formed by the turned back corners of the
skirt. Organdy, linen, lawn would also be pretty.
Select a material not obviously different on the
wrong side.
Pretty Vintage Tea Aprons
Materials:
STAR TWIST Mercerized Sewing Thread to match
1 yd. dotted Swiss
Crochet hook No. 13
STAR Mercerized Knitting and Crochet Cotton–
Size 30
Directions:
Cut skirt (diagram below) and 2 ties each 6″
x 1 yd.
Make 1/8″ finished hem at bottom and two
sides of skirt. At top turn down 2 1/8″ (raw
edges under 1/8″) and make 3 rows of
shirring 1/4″ apart starting on hem line 1/2″
from each end and finishing 1/2″ from
opposite end. Shirr to 15″.
Finish ties with 1/8″ hem all around. Gather
one end of each tie. Insert gathered ends in
open ends at waist line and stitch down.
Crochet edging (directions below). Make 50″
length. Starting at waist line, whip around edge of apron. Turn corners of skirt up 7″.
Stitch along 7″ from tip of triangles to bottom of apron.
Apron #2.
Three shades of organdy, brown, orange, yellow, each edged in rick-rack make the pleated apron
(shown at right).
A 3″ wide belt (single thickness) tops a skirt 18″ long composed of 5 strips; center-brown 12″
wide; orange on each side 6 1/4″ wide; yellow on each side of orange 6 1/4″ wide.
There are 10, 1″ pleats with 5 1/2″ between the 2 center front pleats. The ties are 34″ long. The
belt, sides, and bottom of the apron are also edged with rick-rack.
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Crochet Edging For Tea Apron
Materials Required:
American Thread Company “Star” Mercerized Crochet Cotton, Size 30.
1 – 150 Yd. Ball White, will make 2 3/4 yds. Edging.
Steel Crochet Hook No. 13.
Crochet a ch for length desired, d c in 5th st from hook * ch 1, skip 1 ch, d c in next ch, repeat
from * across row, turn.
2nd Row. Sl st into mesh, ch 6, d c in same space, * ch 5, skip 2 meshes, 2 d c with ch 3 between
in next mesh, repeat from * across row, turn.
3rd Row. Sl st to center of 3 ch loop, * ch 3, d c in center st of next 5 ch loop, ch 5, sl st in 4th st
from hook for picot, ch 1, d c in same space, ch 3, s c in next 3 ch loop, repeat from * across row.
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Step By Step Instructions For Making Your Hank-afore
Here’s a vintage pamphlet with instructions for making five different styles of tea aprons that
you make from handkerchiefs (you can use finished squares
of fabric as well–just make sure each are the exact same
size…bandanas would work well too).
The pamphlet was included in a package of 4
handkerchiefs, each were needed to make one apron. View
each of the patterns below, all instructions and pattern piece
details are included.
The apron worn by the woman on the cover is the last one
(Apron #5). There’s no date anywhere on this vintage treat,
but I’m guessing 1940′s. The pamphlet is pretty delicate and
worn which tells me it was used quite a bit.
Enjoy the goodies!
Apron #1
Make two pleats in handkerchief A as indicated and stitch
flat.
Cut handkerchief B in half. Stitch end to end lapping 1/8 inch
making ruffle for one side. Make ruffle for other side in the
same manner. Gather 1/4 inch from the upper edges.
Stitch ruffles B and C to A as shown above. Draw in gathers
so that the ruffles end 2 inches from apron corners.
Cut D into six strips. Join in pairs. One pair for halter–other
pairs for belt. Hem edges–stitch to A.
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Apron #2
Directions:
Cut handkerchief A diagonally. Join cut edges and seam
7 inches from one end. Hem 1/8 inch on remainder of
cut edges and tack ends together for neck opening.
Join handkerchiefs B and C. Gather 1/4 inch from upper
edges. Draw in to 15 inches and fasten gathers.
Cut handkerchief D in four strips. Join ends. Fold
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through middle and sew over gathered edge of B and C as shown.
Stitch apron top to center of belt.
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Apron #3
Directions:
Cut A in half and gather 1/4 inch from cut edges.
Draw in gathers and stitch to lower edge of
handkerchief B as shown.
Cut C diagonally. Stitch both halves to B and AA
as shown.
Cut D into four strips. Join ends, hem edges and
sew to B.
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Apron #4
Directions:
Cut small circular corner from A, B and C as shown 1 1/2
inches from square corner.
Join A, B and C keeping circular cut edge at top for waistline.
Cut D into four strips. Join ends, hem edges, fold lengthwise
and sew over top edge of A, B and C.
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Apron #5
Directions: Cut handkerchief A as shown to get pieces A 1 and A
2. Hem side cut edges. Seam A 2 to wrong side of A 1 at top edge.
Turn to right side and tack corners.
Cut corners off handkerchiefs B and C 7 1/2 inches each side
of one corner. Seam cut edges. Use cut off corners to make
hexagonal pockets.
Cut D into six strips. Join in pairs. One pair for halter, other
pairs for belt. Hem edges and stitch one pair to top of front
and other pairs to each side for belt.
Note: There’s no size given for the handkerchiefs used to
make the above aprons, but you would want to use a fairly
large size for adults and a smaller size for children.
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Apron From Ticking With Yarn Trim
Materials:
Ticking, Denim, etc. – 5/8 yd
J. & P. COATS Heavy Duty Mercerized Sewing Thread
Yarn in contrasting color
How To Make Patterns:
Apron Mark a section 12″ x 16″.
Measure in 1 1/4″ from side edge and
mark on top edge. Shape a curved side
edge as shown by broken line, Diagram
C (see right).
Pocket Mark a section 3 1/2″ x 8 1/2″.
Curve lower side edge as shown in
Diagram D (see right).
Cutting Directions
1/2″ seams are allowed.
Apron Cut one section, placing straight
edge at lengthwise fold of fabric.
Pockets Cut two sections, placing
straight edge at crosswise fold of fabric.
Waistband 1 section, 3″ x 18″
Ties 2 pieces, each 2 1/2″ x 20 1/2″
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Sewing Directions
1. Turn in side and lower edges of apron and finish in a continuous machine hem. Press.
2. For gathering, waistband and ties, see Steps 8 through 13 (page 28 of this pdf file—Plaid Ruffled
Apron).
3. Turn in and press all edges of pocket. Turn down a 1″ deep hem at top (straight) edge of pocket;
stitch close to edge of hem.
4. Place pockets in position on apron. Baste and top stitch 1/4″ from edges.
5. To prepare yarn trimming, place strands of wool together to desired thicknesses. Thread a needle
with yarn. Place trimming along edge of apron and attach to apron at 3/4″ intervals with an
overhand stitch pulling up stitches for a couching effect. Trim pockets in same way.
Apron With Ball Fringe
Materials:
Cotton Fabric – 1 yd
Ball Fringe (in contrasting color) – 1 1/8 yds
J. & P. COATS or CLARK’S O.N.T. Mercerized Sewing Threads in matching colors
Cutting Directions:
Body of Apron 1 piece, 24″ long x 36″ wide
Waistband 1 piece, 4″ x 18 1/2″
Ties 2 pieces, each 3 1/2″ x 27″
Pocket 1 piece, 6 1/2″ x 7 1/2″
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Sewing Directions
1/2″ seams are allowed.
1. Turn up a 5″ hem at lower edge of apron. Turn in raw edge and machine stitch close to edge.
Press.
2. For gathering, waistband and ties, see Steps 8 through 13 (page 28 of this pdf file—Plaid Ruffled
Apron).
3. Turn in and press all edges of pocket. At one 7 1/2″ edge (top edge) turn in a 1″ hem. Machine
stitch close to side and lower edges of hem.
4. Run rows of gathering stitches across lower edge of pocket hem 1/4″ apart. Pull up gathers to
measure 4 1/2″; fasten.
5. Place pocket on apron in desired position; baste. Top stitch close to side and lower edges (leave
ruffled top free).
6. Place fringe in position on right side of apron covering stitching of hem (turn in ends for clean
finish). Stitch close to upper edge of trimming.
7. Trim pocket with fringe in same way, covering gathering stitches.
Apron With Pot Holder Corners
Here’s a nifty apron that has quilted fabric sewn into each bottom corner that can be used in
place of potholders.
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Materials:
Apron: Cotton Fabric 7/8 yd
Trimming: Quilted Cotton (in contrasting color)…(If quilted fabric is not available, use pieces of
cotton with sheet wadding between and quilt as shown under Sewing Directions.)
J. & P. COATS Percale Bias Trim (in contrasting color) double fold
J. & P. COATS or CLARK’S O.N.T. Mercerized Sewing Threads in matching colors
Cutting Directions:
Body of Apron 1 piece, 20″ long x 36″ wide
Waistband 1 piece, 4″ x 18 1/2″
Ties 2 pieces, each 3 1/2″ x 27″
Trimming An 11″ square of quilted fabric; cut the square diagonally from corner to corner
forming two pieces.
Sewing Directions (1/2″ seams are allowed.)
1. Bind the diagonal edge of each quilted piece. To prepare your own quilting, place the two fabric
pieces (11″ square) together with three layers of
sheet wadding between. Mark first line of quilting
on top fabric piece; use a cardboard gauge to
space rows of quilting. Working right side up, take
tiny stitches one at a time through all thicknesses
(see Fig. AA, above). If desired, attach quilting
foot to sewing machine and quilt, following
machine instructions. (Bind diagonal edges, see
Step 1).
2. Place a quilted piece to a lower corner of the
apron, edges even, right side of quilted piece to
wrong side of apron.
3. Stitch sections together (on each corner), ending
stitching in line with binding on quilted piece. Clip in to seam at ends of stitchings. Turn quilted
pieces over to right side of apron. Baste and press. Top stitch along diagonal edge of each quilted
piece close to binding through all thicknesses.
4. Turn in raw lower and side edges of apron; finish in narrow machine hems.
5. For gathering, waistband and ties, see Steps 8 through 13 (page 28 of this pdf file—Plaid Ruffled
Apron).
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Sewing Apron
Materials:
Chintz – 3/4 yd
Sateen (in contrast) – 1/2 yd
J. & P. COATS or CLARK’S O.N.T. Mercerized
Sewing Thread to match
Cutting Directions:
Apron 1 piece, Pattern No. 16 (chintz)
Pocket Facings 2 pieces, see Pattern No. 16; follow
outline as indicated by broken line (chintz)
Apron Facing 1 piece, 18″ long x 30″ wide (contrast)
Waistband 1 piece, 5″ x 21″ (chintz).
Ties 2 pieces, each 4 1/4″ x 28″ (chintz).
*Cut pattern with a 1/2″ seam allowance
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Directions:
1. Baste and stitch each pocket facing to a curved pocket edge, right sides together, raw edges even.
Trim seam, turn facing to wrong side. Press. Top stitch 1/2″ from pocket edge through both
thicknesses.
2. Baste and stitch apron facing to apron, right sides together, at side and lower edges; leave upper
edge open. Trim seam, turn apron right side out. Press.
3. Run gathering stitches across upper edge of apron facing; pull up gathers to measure 20″; fasten.
4. Run gathering stitches across upper edge of apron in three groups (at two sides and across center).
5. Matching centers (apron facing and apron), pull up gathers so that measure across center on apron
is 8 1/2″; pin. Pull up gathers at each side on apron so that measure is 3 1/2″; pin. Adjust all
gathers evenly and baste raw upper edges together.
6. For gathering, waistband and ties, see Steps 8 through 13 (page 28 of this pdf file—Plaid Ruffled
Apron).
Peasant Apron
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Materials:
Cotton Fabric (print and plain)
Rick Rack in two colors (match two colors in print)
J. & P. COATS or CLARK’S O.N.T. Mercerized Sewing Threads in matching colors
Cutting Directions:
Upper Section 1 piece, 10″ long x 36″ wide (of print)
Lower Section 1 piece, 6 1/2″ long x 36″ wide (of plain)
Waistband 1 piece, 4″ x 18 1/2″ (of plain)
Ties 2 pieces, each 3 1/2″ x 27″ (of plain)
Sewing Directions: 1/2″ seams are allowed.
1. Baste and stitch upper and lower apron sections, right sides together, at one long edge. Press seam
down.
2. Finish lower edge of apron in a narrow machine hem.
3. For gathering, waistband and ties, see Steps 8 through 13 (page 28 of this pdf file—Plaid Ruffled
Apron).
4. Place rick rack along lower edge of lower section on right side; stitch through center. Repeat with
same color 3 1/2″ above. Place second color rick rack between, spacing evenly.
Dimity & Organdie Apron
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Materials:
Flowered Dimity
White Organdie
Rick Rack (in a color of the print)
J. & P. COATS or CLARK’S O.N.T.
Mercerized Sewing Threads to match
How To Make Patterns:
Front Panel Mark a section 6″ x 16″.
At top edge, measure over 2 1/2″;
mark. Shape pattern as indicated by
broken line, Diagram G.
Side Front Panel Mark a section 4″ x
16″. At top edge, measure over 2″;
mark. Shape pattern as indicated by
broken line, Diagram H.
Side Panel Mark a section 5″ x 16″.
At top edge, measure over 2 1/2″;
mark. Shape pattern as indicated by
broken line, Diagram J.
Cutting Directions:
Front Panel 1 piece (of print); place
straight edge at fold of fabric.
Side Front Panel 2 pieces (of organdie); place straight edge at fold of fabric.
Side Panel 2 pieces (of print)
Waistband 1 piece, 5 1/2″ x 14″ (of print)
Ties 2 pieces each 3 3/4″ x 20″ (of print)
Sewing Directions:
1/2″ seams are allowed (join seams of apron in French seams)
1. Join seams of apron together, alternating fabrics.
2. Turn in side and lower edges of apron; finish in narrow machine hems.
3. For gathering, waistband and ties, see Steps 8 through 13 (page 28 of this pdf file—Plaid Ruffled
Apron).
4. Place rick rack around edges of waistband and stitch in place through center.
5. Place one row of rick rack along lower edge of apron; stitch through center. Finish with second
row, placing 2″ above.
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Plaid Ruffled Apron
Pretty enough to wear to a party, your own party … plaid gingham for the apron, plain for the
ruffle.
Materials
Plaid Cotton – 1 yd
Plain Cotton (for ruffle) – 1/4 yd
J. & P. COATS or CLARK’S O.N.T. Mercerized Sewing Threads to match
Cutting Directions
The patterns should be pinned so that, when cutting, 1/2″ of fabric will be left around all edges
for seam allowance except where pattern sections are given by measurement. Pattern pieces are
available to download below.
Apron 1 piece Pattern No. 12
Side and Pocket Sections 2 pieces, Pattern No. 13
Pocket Facing Sections 2 pieces, Pattern No. 14
Waistband 1 piece, 4″ x 17 1/2″
Ties 2 pieces, 3″ x 29″
Ruffle Cut fabric for ruffle crosswise, into four equal pieces. Stitch short ends together for a
continuous strip
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Sewing Directions:
1. Turn in one long raw edge of ruffle; finish in a narrow machine hem. Run gathering
stitches at other raw edge.
2. Baste gathered edge of ruffle along outline of pocket, continuing around outer edge of
apron, have raw edges even; adjust gathers evenly and baste.
3. Baste and stitch pocket facing to apron (over ruffle) at curved edge, right sides together,
raw edges even. Trim seam, turn pocket facing to inside; press.
4. Turn seam allowance on outer edge of apron to right side (over ruffle) keeping pocket
facing free. Turn in raw edge; stitch close to edge, forming hem.
5. Clip in side edge of side and pocket section to X; turn in raw edge above X; finish in a
narrow machine hem.
6. On inside, place side and pocket section to pocket facing, raw edges even, wrong side up.
Stitch together (keeping free from apron) as far as X on side edge; forming pocket.
7. Place side edges of apron and pocket together (below pocket opening). (If seam edge of
pocket extends, turn in extension to form an even line with apron edge.) Stitch together
for 1″ through all thicknesses.
8. Run rows of gathering stitches at upper raw edge of apron.
9. Turn in and press short ends of waistband.
10. Baste and stitch one long raw edge of waistband to raw upper edge of apron, right sides
together; adjust gathers evenly; match centers and side edges. Turn waistband up; press
seam up. Turn in remaining long raw edge of waistband and baste in place along seam
line on wrong side (leave ends of waistband open).
11. Finish one end and both long edges of each tie in narrow machine hems.
12. Fold a soft pleat on raw end of each tie and place each pleated end between open ends of
waistband; baste.
13. On right side, top stitch close to edges of waistband through all thicknesses. Press apron.
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Knitter's Delight
Yellow upholstery fabric and turquoise blue welting make this effective and useful apron. Upholstery
departments with their gorgeous fabrics and trimmings are
full of inspiration for color schemes.
Materials:
STAR TWIST Mercerized Sewing Thread to match
1 yd. fabric
51″ cotton covered welting
15″ bias tape
3 buttons
Directions:
Cut 5 parts of pattern. Stitch darts (1″ at top) in
skirt. Hem top of pocket strip. With right side of
pocket facing wrong side of apron, stitch bottom
edges together. Turn pocket up onto skirt and make
1/4″ hem along sides of pocket and apron. Stitch up
center making 2 pockets.
Belt. Turn 1/4″ under on both sides and ends of
belt. Fold through center length and stitch to top of
apron. Leave ends open. Finish ties with 1/4″ hem
on 3 sides. Insert unfinished ends into open ends of
belt and close, catching in tie-ends, with whip
stitching.
Triangle: Baste 1/4″ hem around triangle. Edge
with welting. Whip bias tape over raw edges on
wrong side. Stitch bottom of triangle to apron, 1/4″ above pocket and along the sides for 2″.
Catch point of triangle to apron at center below belt. Add 3 decorative buttons.
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Scalloped Waistband Makeover Apron
Out of closet where the cast-offs are kept … this new apron is made by slight changes in an old
dress (second of three patterns).
These aprons are made from discarded
dresses. The blouse is removed from the
skirt and one seam of skirt (center front,
center back or side seam) is opened.
Waistband is of a contrasting color fabric
and instruction for making pattern is given
below. Waistband is trimmed with J. & P.
COATS Percale Bias Trim (double fold)
in a third contrasting color.
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How To Make Pattern:
Mark a section 3″ x 8″. Shape upper and lower edges in scalloped outline as indicated by broken
lines, Diagram L (do not add seam allowance).
Cutting Directions:
Mark desired length of apron and trim off surplus. Trim off old seam allowance on opened seam.
Waistband: 1 piece (lay on fold).
Ties: 2 pieces, 4″ x 19″ (cut from surplus).
Sewing Directions:
1. Turn in all edges of apron and finish in narrow machine hems.
2. Measure down 1 1/2″ from top edge of apron; mark. Measure again 3″ from top and
mark. Run a gathering stitch across apron through each mark. Pull up gathers to fit
waistband; fasten.
3. Turn in long edges and one end of each tie and finish in a narrow machine hem.
4. Lap raw end of each tie over a side edge of apron, right sides up, to fit between the two
rows of gathers. Fold soft pleat in end of tie; baste ends in place.
5. Bind all edges of waistband with bias trim.
6. Place waistband on apron, right sides up, upper and lower edges of waistband covering
gathering stitches. Top stitch close to edges of binding on waistband through all
thicknesses.
Vintage Apron:
View 1
Cut paper pattern 10″ x 18″ — Measure as
shown and cut off small piece.
View 2
Apron pattern in 2 pieces. — Cut three
pieces of larger part in plain material — Cut
three pieces of smaller part in print material.
View 3
Stitch together as view 3. Hem all around.
Add small tucks or gathers to fit waist band
of your choice. 18″ is average. Add ties.
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Apron Bonnet
This is an apron with two pockets. Or you can use it as a
clothespin holder. Or you can button it up into a bonnet.
You can download the pattern as a jpg file here: Apron
Bonnet Pattern.
The description:
This unique apron can be put to many uses, first of
all it’s an apron. It has two large pockets which
could hold your sewing or knitting while you work;
could serve as a clothespin holder also. Best of all, it
buttons into the cutest bonnet to shade your face
while working in the garden.
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